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Fuel-siphoning suspects foiled by police dog

A late-night attempt to hide in a swamp failed to throw police off the scent after an alleged fuel theft in Tauranga overnight. Police said they were notified... Read More

The plan to make Tarawera River swimmable again

Opportunities to have a say on a strategic plan to restore the life force of Tarawera River and the Matatā lagoon, Te Awa o Te Atua, close on Monday. The... Read More

What new landslide recovery plan says about Mauao

The Tauranga City Council has released its recovery plan following the January landslides. One Mount Maunganui community leader says the plan lacks detail... Read More

$2000 reward offered to find cat shooter

A $2000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the prosecution of the person who fatally shot a Mount Maunganui cat. Rosalie Liddle Crawford,... Read More

How a take-off ended in a helicopter rollover

The cause of a helicopter crash in the eastern Bay of Plenty has been revealed. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigated the incident,... Read More

New hub boosts emergency air ambulance network

Search & Rescue Services has opened a new training and operations facility in Taupō, marking a major step forward for New Zealand's emergency air ambulance... Read More

New beach rescue gear aims to save lives

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is encouraging beachgoers to stay safety conscious as cooler weather approaches and surf lifeguard patrols wrap up for the season. The... Read More

Tauranga player wins $41k in second division

A Tauranga Lotto player is among 11 people across the country celebrating a solid windfall. Each winner scored $21,730 in Lotto second division in Wednesday night's... Read More

Conference puts racecourse managers in spotlight

New Zealand's racecourse industry professionals gathered in Tauranga this week for a national conference focused on track safety, performance, and innovation. The... Read More

Top tips for buying safe food online

New Zealand Food Safety is asking people to pause and do a quick check before buying food through social media platforms, to make sure it's safe for them and... Read More

Mayor warns council merge won't mean cheaper rates

Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore does not believe amalgamation with other councils is going to lead to cost savings for ratepayers. 'If you look at one of the... Read More

Tauranga SH29 intersection upgrade moves ahead

Drivers in Tauranga are being advised of ongoing road changes in the city's western corridor as a major intersection upgrade continues. NZ Transport Agency... Read More